Effect of temperature on race times on a synthetic surface

Abstract

Future work should include a study of components of the synthetic track responsible for the change and epidemiological association of risk of injury.

Discrimination of two equine racing surfaces based on forelimb dynamic and hoof kinematic variables at the canter

“…Therefore, combining force and surface deformation (or hoof sink distance) measurements is required for reliable assessment of limb-surface interaction. Peterson et al (2010) demonstrated significant effects of temperature, moisture content and composition on the performance of natural and synthetic surfaces. Investigating the influence of these variables on the properties of each surface, and therefore on their biomechanical effects, was beyond the scope of the present study, although this deserves further investigation.…”

Does ‘hacking’ surface type affect equine forelimb foot placement, movement symmetry or hoof impact deceleration during ridden walk and trot exercise?

“…Surface properties are readily altered by changes in water content and temperature affecting the foot‐surface impact . This should be taken into account if applying these results to similar surfaces, especially at different times of year (the current study was conducted in July 2015, an unusually warm, dry English summer).…”

Profile and Surface Conditions of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racetracks

“…Within some racing jurisdictions, such as California, aggressive programs of change have been implemented to improve surface conditions with the transition from dirt to synthetic all weather racing surfaces, in an attempt to reduce the rate of musculoskeletal injury and fracture [6].…”